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Green Party Leader Polanski Seeks Balance of Power

3/21/2026

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Zack Polanski, Green Party Leader, aims to win MPs to hold the balance of power in Parliament.
In a BBC interview, he called for proportional representation, wealth tax, and climate action.
The Greens have gained support after a by-election victory, especially among disillusioned left-wing voters.
Polanski addressed past controversies, reiterating apologies for a 2013 hypnotherapy incident.
He says long-term investment plans could stabilize bond markets, contrasting with prior government approaches.

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Zack Polanski, Green Party Leader, aims to win MPs to hold the balance of power in Parliament.
In a BBC interview, he called for proportional representation, wealth tax, and climate action.
The Greens have gained support after a by-election victory, especially among disillusioned left-wing voters.
Polanski addressed past controversies, reiterating apologies for a 2013 hypnotherapy incident.
He says long-term investment plans could stabilize bond markets, contrasting with prior government approaches.